A new affordable housing project was inaugurated this week at 1666 7th Street in West Oakland, Alameda County. The project proposal included the construction of a new five-story affordable housing complex offering residential units and commercial space. Oakland & the World Enterprises is the project sponsor, led by the former Black Panther Party chairwoman Elaine Brown. MWA Architects is responsible for the design.
The Oakland Ballers baseball team has unveiled final details about the design of their planned ballpark at Raimondi Park in West Oakland, Alameda County. The recently formed team received approval from the Oakland City Council late last month, and construction has already started to improve the field for the Pioneer League team. Crews are working to finish work ahead of the nearly sold-out first home game on June 4th.
New permits have been submitted for phase one of the affordable senior housing development at 793 West Grand Avenue in West Oakland, Alameda County. Joshua Christian Church is the project sponsor, with plans to replace its existing church with a new religious facility below the apartments. Community Housing Development Corporation is the project developer.
Development permits have been filed for improvements to Raimondi Field at 1689 20th Street in West Oakland, Alameda County. The redesign will adjust an existing baseball field to meet the Pioneer Baseball League regulations for the newly formed Oakland Ballers team. The City of Oakland owns the field.
Development permits have been approved for the proposed six-story affordable housing infill at 3419 San Pablo Avenue in West Oakland, Alameda County. The proposal, led by East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, will replace a surface parking lot and small structures next to the California Hotel with 60 new homes. Residents will be given access to a community space and residential services.
